Jacqueline Harounian
Carle Place, NY
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and Family
Language
Farsi
About
About my firm: I am the Managing Partner of Wisselman Harounian Family Law, established in 1976 and rated “AV® Preeminent™”.Our firm is one of the longest running family law firms in New York, with one of the largest teams (12 lawyers, mediators, and a social worker, plus 6 paralegals). We are top rated and award winning (Super Lawyers, US News and World Report, Best Lawyers Tier One, to name a few.)About me:With degrees in both law and behavioral forensic psychology, and 25 years of practice, I have developed a unique approach to resolving family conflict and divorce matters that is interdisciplinary, holistic to the parenting dynamic, and highly effective.The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented stress, disruption and uncertainty for families. Consequently family law is an extremely active practice area, and during the past year, the practice is increasingly virtual, requiring law firms and clients to adapt to new technology and court protocols. The pandemic has also caused a rise in cases of domestic violence, child abuse and emergency custody matters.There have been sweeping changes in family law during the past few years, that have been accelerated since the pandemic. Clients require assertive advocacy that is also common sense and cost effective. Options to avoid litigation should be explored from the beginning of every case. Expectations of clients must be in line with courtroom reality. Virtual courts require law firms that are adept with fast moving technology.In my practice as a negotiator and neutral mediator, the vast majority of cases are resolved out of court. The legal process works best when both lawyers communicate and encourage their clients to remain amicable and avoid unrealistic positions regarding custody and finances.My experience encompassing nearly 30 years as a trial attorney, mediator and victims’ advocate includes familiarity with cases involving high net worth and complex assets, domestic violence, mental health issues, personality disorders, substance addiction, religious divorce and special needs children.A daughter of Middle Eastern immigrants, I have traveled the world and developed a passion for international family law. I am extremely successful at resolving contentious parenting matters, with a special expertise in international custody disputes and Hague convention cases, a treaty with more than 90 signatory countries which resolves issues of child abduction and jurisdiction. I am fluent in Farsi and well versed in the Jewish Gett and Middle Eastern religion and culture.Our Work for the Community:As part of my many volunteer activities, I am proud to serve in several professional, community and non profit organizations. My law firm, Wisselman Harounian & Associates, PC, is dedicated to our clients and our community, and we are committed to helping those in need through philanthropy and leadership.Our firm is unique in having a licensed social worker on staff, who analyzes mental health issues in custody matters, and provides referrals to clients in need. The firm also runs support groups for the community, and pro bono representation for domestic violence victims. Our firm has always prioritized the mental health needs of its clients, believing that reducing the emotional level in a dispute leads to better outcomes and more effective coparenting. My multidisciplinary background, including a graduate degree in Behavioral Forensic Psychology and Family Systems Therapy, is also unique among my peers.I have a long history of public service, including pro bono work for The Safe Center of Long Island. She is the current Nassau County Chair of the Domestic Violence Committee and Matrimonial Committee for the Women’s Bar for the State of New York (WBASNY). I have raised awareness and funds for a range of social and legal causes on Long Island. I have served as an Instructor of Family Law at Hofstra Law School for over ten years, lectures regularly to attorneys, judges, mental health professionals, accountants, and women’s groups. She is a sought after presenter and panelist for a range of topics including financial and legal empowerment, cultural competency in mediation, fertility law, cyber- harassment, intellectual property, negotiating skills, and mental health / addiction issues.My research articles, including, "Legal Implications of Religious Divorce", “Fertility Law” and “Intellectual Property in Divorce Matters” have been published and presented at national and state level conventions including AFCC 2020 and the WBASNY 2019 annual conventions. I am the author of Divorce Reality Check (2016), and a co-author of the 2020 bestseller Networked.I routinely handle complicated family law matters that require high- level financial experience with assets in real estate, investment accounts, business valuations, tax and retirement benefits. Recognized as an AV® Preeminent™ rated litigator, and having tried numerous and complex numerous and complex, high income and asset matrimonial and family law cases, as well as bench trials, and having prepared and argued appeals before the First and Second Departments of the Appellate Division, I have demonstrated my competence and credibility with judges and adversaries. I nevertheless believe that a negotiated settlement is often the best strategy, especially if there are minor children and co-parenting is desired.I emphasize respect and compassion during the divorce process, and guide my clients towards a holistic resolution that is in their best interest. Contact me any time for a free consultation.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
Farsi
Contact
Jacqueline Harounian346 Westbury AvenueSuite 200Carle Place, NY, 11514346 Westbury AvenueSuite 200Suite 200Carle Place, NY, 11514
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Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.
Jackie came to the rescue for me when my last lawyer left me high and dry. She was quick to respond, compassionate with me, and extremely fair. She isn't one of those attorneys who is trying to scum you or your partner. She listened to my wants and needs, gave me her advice, and got the job quickly and painlessly. I can't recommend her enough. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to work with. I truly don't know what I would have done without her.
I had great pleasure working with Jackie and her team over my 10-year-old divorce case. Despite the fact much tedious work was required, Jackie handled each steps seriously and professionally. She treated me with dignity and made me feel comfortable addressing all of my concerns during the process. I strongly recommend her and her firm for times you need professional assistance.
Jackie has been a god send to me!! I have been through HELL in a 3 and half year long divorce nightmare against my ex. My ex used the flawed court system and so called “experts” to wear me down emotionally and financially. He drained half our marital assets in litigation alone. It is beyond human comprehension the lies and manipulation tactics I had to fight. Depositions, countless motions, an appeal, custody mediation, custody evaluation, appraisal of a business, court appointments… On top of it all, my previous attorney was even WORSE than my ex. Instead of helping me settle the case, he turned against ME in the end, and bullied me to settle for far less than I was entitled to. Apart from being financially vulnerable, taking care of 3 kids and living month to month without child support, I had to fight both my ex and my corrupt former attorney and their constant mind games. My former attorney took complete advantage of my personal situation and abandoned me when I needed him most. After receiving a 170k counsel fee award in my favor, he filed an order to be relieved from the court and arbitration papers against me after receiving his counsel fees, some of which were ordered to be kept in escrow. Needless to say when I retained Jackie, I was skeptical of all lawyers and the court process. So many lawyers are self-interested and file unnecessary motions to prolong litigation. Jackie is a consummate professional, understands the complexities of a case, and will get to the root of the matter to expedite a positive outcome for all involved. Not only has she helped me in settling my 3 and half year protracted divorce in 4 months, she is going after my previous attorney for violating the court order. Jackie understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and reduce contention in divorce. She is sympathetic of the families involved and she is guided by a moral compass, not the money. She has been extremely reasonable in her counsel fees. She is a sharp shooter and is thorough in her communication. For me, the most important thing is that I feel protected with her representation. Jackie is a miracle worker in getting people to work together to resolve family matters quickly. She truly cares. She has compassion and empathy which are both highly lacking in the family law profession. I highly recommend her especially to anyone who is dealing with financial and emotional abuse.
If I could give more stars I would. It is rare to find an attorney who cares more about the outcome than the money. My ex-husband did everything in his power to destroy me. He wanted me in the street. He wanted my kids to hate me. He wanted my entire community to turn against me. He wasn’t successful. Jacquie was there for me when I needed her the most.
My experience with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates was an incredibly positive and rewarding one. I found the contact for their law firm on Avvo.com and they were one of four law firms that I contacted to discuss my case. They scheduled time for me to speak with one of their lawyers, which turned out to be Jackie Harounian (partner) for a free consultation regarding a child custody and child support case. Her advice in that first conversation was incredibly beneficial and left me the understanding that I needed. The initial conversation also left me with a sense of calm that things should move in a positive direction in my case as I was a father (living out of the country) fighting for joint custody of his daughter. I spoke with a few other firms and then made the decision to work with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates because of Jackie's advice, focus and dedication on our first interaction. Over the time that we worked together Jackie took the time to get to know me as a client, but she also took the time to get to know me as a person. In my case, I was petitioning as a father living outside of the US for custody of a child in NYC. Jackie helped to level set me on what reasonable expectations would be for parenting time, custody and child support. As we moved through the case she helped me to understand next steps and what they would entail from both a legal and administrative perspective - all the while, her team kept me abreast of costs (incurred and future costs) so that we were on the same page regarding our budget. I also very much appreciated that Jackie found and recommended ways to keep our costs down. She also formed a good relationship with the opposing counsel to work towards as amicable a settlement as we could achieve. Jackie and her team are very knowledgeable and handled my case with care, confidentiality and diligence and I felt as though Jackie and their team of professionals helped to guide me to the best outcome that we could achieve. I would highly recommend working with Wisselman, Harounian & Associates.
I hired Jackie to help me with my divorce in 2014. She knowledgeably and compassionately guided me through a difficult situation and helped facilitate an agreement giving me joint custody of my infant daughter. More recently, Jackie has been expertly helping me resolve a post-divorce issue. She is a consummate professional who always puts the best interests of children first. I can't thank her enough for that. She is professional, responds promptly, manages client expectations very well, and makes efficient use of billed hours. Hiring Jackie was the best legal decision I’ve ever made.
Hiring Jackie as my attorney was one of my best decisions. She is kind, patient and stern when she needs to be. Jackie made sure I was well-informed throughout the divorce process. Her staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions (and there were many). I cannot thank her and the WHA team enough for turning my life around.
I had a bad experience with my first attorney. He was very passive in court in front of the judge, and my wife’s lawyer wiped the floor with him. I decided to consult with Jackie Harounian at my financial advisor’s suggestion. I noticed right away that she was sharp, detail oriented yet caring. At the very next court date she appeared and I could immediately see the difference. I felt that she was prepared, and that my interests were protected. There were three or four other court dates and each time I felt that she was attentive to my case, and explained the benefits of resolving some of the issues. I feel I am lucky that the case was settled before the trial. I was definitely getting nervous about the costs. After the case was over, I stayed in touch with the staff at the firm and with Jackie. I can tell that they really cared as I transition into the next stage of my life. I can say that I hope I never need to hire a divorce attorney again, but if I do I would definitely seek out advice from Jackie again.
The law firm has good lawyers. Jackie did a good job. The staff is very nice, especially Christine and Gayle. I am happy my case is almost finished.
My advice: hire Jackie before your spouse does!!!!. I wanted to go to her with my husband as a mediator but he refused. So I hired Jackie to represent me. It was the best decision I ever made. She kept me calm throughout the process and I found her to be very knowledgeable. My husband never hired a lawyer, but his brother helped him and Jackie was respectful and easy to work with. Our case was pretty simple. We settled our case out of court and I couldn’t be happier.